Bridge to Terabithia

10 Year old Jess(Josh Hutcherson) is an artistic loner finds himself beaten by a newcomer...a girl named Leslie(Anna Sophia Robb)also 10 a girl no less than a boy.Playground races on the first day of school.But soon both Jess and Leslie become two inseparable friends.The Pair create the elaborate fantasy world of Terabithia.As Leslie says "Keep Your Mind Wide Open."You Never Know What You Will...more

10 Year old Jess(Josh Hutcherson) is an artistic loner finds himself beaten by a newcomer...a girl named Leslie(Anna Sophia Robb)also 10 a girl no less than a boy.Playground races on the first day of school.But soon both Jess and Leslie become two inseparable friends.The Pair create the elaborate fantasy world of Terabithia.As Leslie says "Keep Your Mind Wide Open."You Never Know What You Will Discover.When an unimaginable tradegy sways Both Jess and Leslie Learn the real value of their exceptional friendship.   hide

Paterson is a great story-teller. I think that there are a lot of things in here that could lead to some good conversations between parents and kids.

Always wanting to read a book before watching the movie, I decided to pick this book up at Wally World (Wal-Mart). I had heard rumor that this book would be sad so I was ready for it when it came. It was sad, but a great story none-the-less and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to to read a touching story about friendships and how much one person can impact someone's life. I haven't...more

Always wanting to read a book before watching the movie, I decided to pick this book up at Wally World (Wal-Mart). I had heard rumor that this book would be sad so I was ready for it when it came. It was sad, but a great story none-the-less and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to to read a touching story about friendships and how much one person can impact someone's life. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I would list this book as a box office hit!   hide

A sad book about a budding relationship between a boy and girl. This book tells you what it takes to be a friend with the people you want to be friends with.